NC State Earns #2 Seed Auburn Regional NCAA Baseball Tournament

NC State's baseball team, the Wolfpack, ended their season with a disappointing 3-7 stretch, missing out on the ACC title and exiting early from the ACC Tournament, but they earned a 2-seed in the Auburn Regional of the NCAA tournament, where they will face Stetson, led by former NC State player Andy Barkett's son. Projections for their NCAA tournament placement vary, with some predicting a challenging road ahead without hosting privileges. In men's basketball, NC State has strengthened its roster with key transfers like Darrion Williams and international recruit Jayme Kontuniemi, boosting their 2025 recruiting class to 14th nationally and 4th in the ACC. Despite these additions, NC State's basketball team is ranked just below UNC according to expert Jon Rothstein, reflecting a competitive but challenging outlook within the ACC. Meanwhile, UNC's squad, featuring returning players and a solid recruiting class, remains somewhat incomplete and is projected to start the season outside the AP Top 25, while Duke holds a stronger position nationally. The ongoing roster changes and recruiting dynamics suggest an intense upcoming season across both sports for NC State within the ACC and nationally.